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Academic & Research
Online learning can still be social
- Undergraduate Gatton students opting to elect pass/fail for any course must complete the request form found on “myGatton”. An email will be sent Wednesday morning to students with instructions. Please refer any student questions to the Gatton COVID-19 student resources webpage FAQs.http://gatton.uky.edu/coronavirus/students/faqs
- The VP of Research is looking for faculty across campus who are interested in participating/leading a COVID-19 alliance. If you are interested in partnering with others across campus for interdisciplinary research, please let me (Nicole) know and I will connect you. Funding is available
- How to connect with students online? Ask/offer the following (Cory Labanow from Baruch):
- “I am really going to miss seeing you in person for class.”
- “After our class sessions by Zoom, I am going to stay on for an hour and we can talk about anything you want to discuss, educational or personal.”
- “If you want to talk one-on-one, let’s set up time to connect by phone or video call.”
- “Email me with feedback about how the new online format is going—whether it’s good or bad.”
Advice We’re Sharing
We asked Sasha Watkins, Associate Director of MBA Student and Academic Services at Harvard Business School, to provide tips for students adjusting to life under social distancing. Here’s what she identified as four major challenges we’re all facing right now, and how to cope with each:
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Daily structure. It’s important to come up with a stable daily routine. As a mental health professional, I always say that structure equals safety, as it provides predictability. Keeping your sleep schedule stable, your daily hygiene routines stable, your exercise routine stable—it’s critical. Decide when to do academic activities, for how long, and stick to it. The Pomodoro technique can help.
2
Social isolation. Set up time and methods to connect with friends, family, and the outside world in ways that de-amplify panic. For some, that might mean breaks from social media and the news. Try setting up or visiting virtual “coffee shops,” for example.
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Stress management. There are tons of effective apps and online material for coping with stress—choose one or two that work for you, and use them on a regular basis. Also, try keeping a journal or blog.
4
Anxiety about others and the world. Think of meaningful ways in which you can contribute within the current restrictions and limitations. As I tend to say, take your worry and turn it into an action step.
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